OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-04-16 · 15112
Hazards
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
15112
Date
2015-04-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China; Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
Importer(s)
OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.